The New Common School Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Detroit, Michigan · EIN 38-3326860
- Michigan
- Detroit
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Michigan
- Total giving
- $2.9MTax year 2024
- Grants made
- 8Tax year 2024
- Total assets
- $44MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2024Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE FOUNDATION'S PURPOSE IS TO EXPLORE THE PROMOTION OF EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION, BOTH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE, WITH THE EXPANDED USE OF VOLUNTEERS AND TUTORS, THE DEVELOPMENT OF FUNDING SOURCES, THE TRANSFORMATION OF TEACHING AND LEARNING, THE FORMATION OF CHARACTER IN THE JESUIT TRADITION OF HOLINESS, AND SEEKING EFFORTS TO DEVELOP ONE OR ALL OF WHAT THE REV. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING CALLED THE THREE DIMENSIONS OF THE COMPLETE LIFE, ALONE IN OR IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SECULAR AND RELIGIOUS ORDERS. FURTHER TO PROMOTE DIRECT GRANTS, CONTRIBUTIONS, LOANS AND/OR OTHER FUND ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL AND NATIONAL RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND TO PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL MANAGEMENT COMPANIES TO ACCOMPLISH THE FOREGOING; AND TO RECEIVE AND ADMINISTER FUNDS FOR SUCH PURPOSES.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Pro Ecclesia Sancta | $1M | 2024 |
| Cornerstone Education Group | $930K | 2024 |
| Jefferson Douglas Academy | $500K | 2024 |
| Madison Carver Academy | $270K | 2024 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund | $75K | 2024 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (8 grants in 2024) is available with a free account.
Website: newcommonschoolfoundation.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2024. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.